Number
110089
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
060292, 071402
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the placement of an information kiosk and other donated structures and equipment in Hartung Park.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Hartung Park Community Association to place, at no cost to the City, an information kiosk in the northwest quadrant of Hartung Park, with the exact location of the kiosk to be determined by the Commissioner of Public Works. It further authorizes the Hartung Park Community Association to place additional structures and equipment in Hartung Park, provided that these items are placed at no cost to the City and with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works.
Body
Whereas, On July 12, 2006, the Common Council adopted File Number 060292, a resolution designating the City-owned Hartung Quarry property located southeast of West Keefe Avenue and North Menomonee River Parkway as the site of a future park to be known as Hartung Park; and
Whereas, On February 26, 2008, the Common Council adopted File Number 071402, a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to fund and construct Phase I of Hartung Park; and
Whereas, Phases I and II of Hartung Park, which cover approximately the western half of the site and includes a playground, picnic area, demonstration rain garden, interpretive limestone Silurian Reef outcroppings, a detention pond and a labyrinth, were completed and dedicated in June, 2010; and
Whereas, Construction of Phase III, which occupies the easterly half of the site and will include 2 sledding hills and a scenic overlook, commenced in June, 2010, and is currently underway; and
Whereas, The Hartung Park Community Association, an organization of dozens of residents of the surrounding Milwaukee and Wauwatosa neighborhoods, has played an active and vital role in the planning, design, development, stewardship and promotion of Hartung Park; and
Whereas, The Hartung Park Community ...
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